2026-05-29
MOU Signed for Pediatric Emergency Medical Support in the Yeongdong Region!
Gangneung Asan Hospital signed an MOU with Gangwon State and nine municipalities to strengthen the pediatric emergency medical safety net in the Yeongdong region.
Gangneung Asan Hospital News: Pediatric Emergency Medical Support MOU Ceremony!
Gangneung Asan Hospital has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Gangwon State and nine cities and counties for ‘Pediatric Emergency Medical Support in the Yeongdong Region’.
This agreement is part of a joint response between local governments and medical institutions designed to minimize gaps in pediatric emergency care in the Yeongdong region and strengthen a sustainable medical safety net where treatment can be received immediately in any crisis situation.
The ceremony was attended by Gangwon State Governor Kim Jin-tae, Gangneung Mayor Kim Hong-kyu, and the heads of nine other city and county governments.
Gangwon State and the nine municipalities will provide a total of 1.6 billion KRW over two years starting in 2026. Our hospital will utilize these funds to address prerequisite tasks for revitalizing pediatric emergency care, including △strengthening pediatric follow-up care △reinforcing the on-call system and △securing specialized pediatric personnel, with the goal of gradually expanding the scope of medical services.
This initiative is expected to alleviate the burden on medical staff who have worked hard to minimize care gaps despite irregular schedules and heavy workloads. By establishing a more stable and systematic treatment environment, it is anticipated to lead to tangible changes that the local community can truly feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the pediatric and adolescent emergency medical agreement signed by Gangneung Asan Hospital?
The main purpose is to minimize the gap in pediatric emergency care in the Yeongdong region. It was established for local governments and medical institutions to jointly respond to strengthen a sustainable medical safety net, ensuring immediate treatment in any crisis.
How much budget will be invested to support pediatric and adolescent emergency medical care?
A total budget of 1.6 billion won will be supported over two years starting from 2026. Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province and nine cities/counties will jointly secure the funds to be invested in vitalizing pediatric emergency care at Gangneung Asan Hospital.
Specifically, where will the secured funds be used?
The funds will primarily be used to strengthen pediatric backup care, reinforce the on-call system, and secure specialized pediatric personnel. Gangneung Asan Hospital plans to use these funds to resolve priority issues and gradually expand the scope of care.
What are the expected benefits for the local community through this agreement?
It is expected to alleviate the workload of medical staff and establish a more stable and systematic treatment environment. This will lead to tangible changes and improvements in the pediatric emergency care environment that the local community in the Yeongdong region can experience.